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Farage Using Christianity as ‘Ballast’ for Anti-Muslim Rhetoric, Warns Rowan Williams

Former Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has accused Nigel Farage of misusing Christian values to channel anti-Muslim sentiment in Britain. Williams expressed skepticism over Farage's religious convictions, suggesting he uses the concept of a "Christian society" to stir hostility toward migrants and Islam.

The Guardian August 20, 2026 United Kingdom
Key Facts / Evidence
  • 01Williams claimed Farage’s Easter rhetoric about "Judeo-Christian culture" was a tool for political exclusion.
  • 02The intervention follows Farage’s calls to ban mass Muslim prayer at historic public sites.
  • 03Critics argue this framing aligns with "Trumpian" tactics used to exploit religious identity for populist gain.

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